We are located in the Wilmington, NC area. Charters by appointment. Call us at 919-491-4875 or e-mail us using our Contact page.

Available for couples or total family fun!

RATES - We have the best rates for a party-exclusive sailing adventure in the area! We do not pair you up with other people - when you book with us, the Ava Grace is yours alone to enjoy. Choose a sail option from the list below.

Charter fee for up to 6 people includes non-alcoholic drinks, snacks, fuel, Captain, and First Mate services. Lunch can be arranged and served during your sail - $10 per person. Please see menu link at the bottom of the page.

​Charters are scheduled by appointment only. Please call 919.491.4875 or fill out our Contact Us form to check availability.

Our Sail Tours​

Our popular Cape Fear River sail tour takes you through Snows Cut and the Cape Fear River. This 3-hour Cape Fear River sail tour can also be booked as a Sunset Sail.

Our Best Sailing Tour at a Great Price5 Hours. $495​6 Hours. $550

Our best-selling sail tour is an incredibly scenic round trip through Carolina Beach Inlet, Atlantic Ocean, Masonboro Inlet, and the Intra Coastal Waterway. You'll see a bit of everything along our lovely coast. Very diverse and perfect in every way!

Full-Day Booking at a Discount8 Hours. $625

​Explore our area, sail the Atlantic, anchor and have lunch or take our dinghy out to explore Masonboro Island. A full-day booking gives you time for the perfect day on the water.

River Adventure Tour of Wilmington or Southport8-10 Hours, $650

WILMINGTONExplore the Upper Cape Fear River as we head for the City of Wilmington. This scenic round-trip takes us down Snow's Cut into the Cape Fear River. From there, we travel north to Wilmington's Historic Riverfront. Along the way, we'll pass through the Wilmington Port, see the Battleship SS North Carolina, and pass through Wilmington's city dock. We will then make our return trip back to Carolina Beach. **This trip departs at 10 AM.**Lunch options are available.

SOUTHPORTExplore the Lower Cape Fear River as we head for the town of Southport. This is a scenic round trip which will takes us down Snow's Cut into the Cape Fear River and south down to Southport. The Southport area was explored as early as the 1500s by Spanishexplorers. This quaint coastal town is very scenic with it's historic and old town feel has been popular with many movie makers. Enjoy this lovely scenic round-trip. **This trip departs at 10 AM.**Lunch options are available.

Other sail tour arrangements priced on request.​Book multiple days and receive a 10% discount (sorry, no overnights).

Want to learn how to sail? We will show you the ropes! Lessons can be tailored to your experience and need. Click HERE

A 50% Deposit is required to reserve the boat for a charter.The remaining balance is due at boarding. Please give us 48 hours cancellation notice. Last minute cancellations are subject to 50% non refundable charge, unless cancellations are due to extreme weather conditions.

**SAGT Gift Certificates are good for the tour purchased only. No refunds, balance due, or cash exchange of any kind will be issued. You may, however, put the amount of your Gift Certificate toward the purchase of a sail tour upgrade. No-shows or last minute cancellations on a Gift Certificate booking will forfeit the certificate.​WEATHER: Isolated or scattered showers and storms are normal during summer months (May- Oct) and conditions change throughout the day. A forecast of rain usually changes by the time we board as it often blows out of the area. Should a predicted forecast concern you, contact Captain Pete for the marine weather forecast. In the event of heavy rain or severe thunderstorms, we will reschedule the charter.